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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LD57 VBLMOT history

LD57 VBL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LD57 VBL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,016 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VBL was last recorded at 115,016 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,095 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,921 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,016 miles
  • 2024 – 113,095 miles
  • 2023 – 110,837 miles
  • 2022 – 108,328 miles
  • 2021 – 105,557 miles
  • 2020 – 101,893 miles
  • 2019 – 97,671 miles
  • 2018 – 89,570 miles
  • 2017 – 80,418 miles
  • 2016 – 72,522 miles
  • 2015 – 65,161 miles
  • 2014 – 57,067 miles
  • 2013 – 49,185 miles
  • 2012 – 41,698 miles
  • 2011 – 33,999 miles
  • 2010 – 25,751 miles
  • 2009 – 16,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,016 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,016 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    208259214542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,095 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    275588934353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,837 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    893854061949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,328 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    425913226480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,557 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,557 miles
    Test number
    588351912828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass101,893 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,893 miles
    Test number
    688167701123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    771812624901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,671 miles (+8,101)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    120650825690
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass89,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    296330702879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,570 miles (+9,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    519837879410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  11. Pass80,418 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    196329229889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,522 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    900389648919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,161 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    479647810235
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail65,035 miles (+7,968)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    396902016947
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass57,067 miles (+7,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    159022254332
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre
  16. Fail49,185 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    467020753475
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass49,185 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    916900953310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,698 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,698 miles
    Test number
    986595242341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,999 miles (+8,248)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    355271841381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbing
  20. Pass25,751 miles (+9,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,751 miles
    Test number
    571472740368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass16,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    633078659339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VBL

Does LD57 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VBL is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VBL?
The MOT on LD57 VBL is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VBL done?
LD57 VBL was recorded at 115,016 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has LD57 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VBL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LD57 VBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 VBL find?
LD57 VBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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